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YG57 YNL

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

203,793 mi
Last recorded203,793 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 YNL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 203,793 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank/sill (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank/sill (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2024 190,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2023 176,704 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 164,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 164,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 152,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 143,738 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 143,738 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 132,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Application slightly uneven (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 132,788 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Application slightly uneven (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 122,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner sidelight not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 122,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner sidelight not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 111,504 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 109,080 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 109,080 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 103,712 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 98,090 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 92,192 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,483 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 82,769 miles

rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 15 Jan 2011 57,913 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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YG57 YNL is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG57 YNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG57 YNL registered?

YG57 YNL is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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